Book Reviews

Edge Foundation board member, Nancy Ratey, publishes a new book: The Disorganized Mind: Coaching Your ADHD Brain to Take Control of Your Time, Tasks, and Talents (St Martins Press April ‘08) “This is a book about possibility,” says Ratey … Read More

John Ratey’s book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain is a book everyone should read – whether you have ADHD or not. And we mean everyone: you, your spouse, your parents, your kids, their teachers, your … Read More

If you’ve recently received an ADHD diagnosis, you’ve probably spent a lot of time looking at web sites, books and videos to learn more about ADHD. There is a lot of information, and misinformation, about ADHD on the web. We’d … Read More

The statistics on ADHD teens and driving are scary. How do allow our teens to drive, but make it safer for our kids behind the wheel? AD/HD & Driving – A Guild for parents of Teens with AD/HD, by J. … Read More

There’s been so much attention the past few days about whether Ritalin is effective for treating ADHD, you may have missed the news that fidgeting can help manage ADHD. That’s right, fidgeting actually helps kids with ADHD stay alert. Time … Read More

Have you read a number of books about ADHD and they didn’t work? Did you know there are over 6,000 ADHD books on Amazon.com; which one should you read first? Don’t you wish someone would tell you the top three books you should read when you are diagnosed with ADHD?

Do you dread January’s New Year’s resolutions? Does it feel like just one more opportunity to let yourself down? This year try something a little different: think small, make only ONE resolution. The Kaizen Approach to Self Improvement Unless you … Read More

You may have noticed that the Edge Foundation has never taken a position about whether or not to use of medication (ex. Ritalin, Adderall etc.) in treating ADHD symptoms. The reason for this is simple: we believe that whether or … Read More

Last week we wrote a post about executive function and ADHD inspired by John Medina’s book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School. Each of Medina’s 12 Principals are based on scientifically-proven facts about … Read More

Editor’s Note: As you most likely know, Edge Foundation coaches have all completed Edge’s rigorous training for coaches working with students and young adults with ADHD. We are very proud that Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, adolescent coaching expert, has been instrumental in … Read More

Edge Newsletter

Follow Us

Search

Search for:

College Success Guide

College is a critical time for students with ADHD. Simply striving to be organized and motivated isn’t the solution to college success. Finding new strategies that work with ADHD strengths is the key. ADHD and College Success includes tips and strategies you can start using today!

Parent Care Package

It’s not easy being the parent of a child who has ADHD. Helping your child learn to manage his own ADHD symptoms is a lifelong journey. AnADHD Parent Care Package explains how coaching works and provides tools to address common parenting issues that are more difficult for parents of ADHD teens to navigate.